What You Will Do
Take a captivating journey through Portland with a sightseeing tour that showcases the best of this dynamic city. From the bustling streets of downtown to groovy neighborhoods on the east side, this tour is a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural beauty.
As you travel, your knowledgeable guide will provide commentary on "Stumptown's" evolution from a dense forest, to wild western town, to the lively tourist destination it is today.
A visit to the beautiful grounds of historic Pittock Mansion gives a breathtaking view of Mt. Hood. The International Rose Test Garden offers a sensory experience like no other, with thousands of roses in bloom of all colors! We'll cross the Willamette River on an iconic bridge to groovy east side neighborhoods.
We don't publish the full tour itinerary as it is subject to fluctuate based on season, weather, closures, and traffic conditions. But read the reviews! You can trust you'll see what makes Portland wonderful with your local guide!
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
This is next to Director Park, which is a public square. We meet on Park Avenue. Look for the white van with Peak Tours and Transit signs on the side.
1
Pittock Mansion
20 minutes
We will tour the grounds, hear the history, and take in the spectacular view.
2
Washington Park
Get a taste of Washington Park on the way to the International Test Rose Garden. Washington Park has a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails.
3
International Rose Test Garden
20 minutes
Let's stop and smell the roses - more than 10,000 when they're in bloom! Even out of season, this is a beautiful stop with a wondrous view!
4
Old Town
Pass through Old Town on your tour of downtown Portland, and hear the history of the city's rough and tumble beginnings.
5
Pearl District
We will pass through and learn about Portland's famous shopping district, as well as Old Chinatown, the cultural district, and the government district.
6
Powell's City of Books
See the largest bookstore in the world, with approximately one million books.
7
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
We will drive along this historic park and hear the fascinating history of its origin.
8
Hawthorne Bridge
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) One of twelve Portland bridges that crosses the Willamette River, the Hawthorne Bridge is a truss bridge with a vertical lift. It is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States.
9
Mount Tabor Park
20 minutes
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) This is another location with interesting history and an amazing view of the city.
10
McMenamins Kennedy School
20 minutes
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) This offbeat hotel in a restored 1915 elementary school. Quirky, artisan decorated.
11
Cathedral Park
15 minutes
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) Named because of the epic bridge towering above, Cathedral Park is steeped in history. It is believed to be one of the 14 Lewis and Clark landing sites in the Vancouver-Portland area. This spot had been a fishing and camping site for many area Indian tribes. In 1931, the St Johns Bridge was built on the site with 400-ft towers and a main span of 1,207 feet. It is the only steel suspension bridge in Portland.
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